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However, many Americans are not prepared.
If you fall into this category, youll definitely want to get out of this situation.
Here are three key reasons to prioritizebuilding an emergency fund as soon as possible.
And 34% of them have no savings at all.
Otherwise, this could mean putting yourself in credit card debt (which is never good).
Aim to save at least $1,000 as quickly as possible.
Its never okay to rely on credit cards as your de facto emergency fund.
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